The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) is expected to break ground for the construction of its Economics Service Center (ESC) on Walter Nisbeth Road near the former Air Lekkerbek restaurant by the end of this year. Plans for the ESC are currently being finalized. Once completed, it will be an eco-friendly and state-of-the-art facility with 18 lease-to-own units that small business will be able to lease or purchase outright to expand their business and increase their customers reach. The facility will have more than 97 parking spaces with full service office from which COCI will offer improved customer service.